Rambunctious two year old.

Sounds like the terrible twos to me, unfortunately it's something most parents have to go through. He is learning more and more every day and now he wants to test his boundaries. I like what michelledarcy said about giving him a chore to do, I think this is a great idea and wish I had thought of it when my children were that age. I did do the time outs and I found that helped some. The big thing is consistency. If we are consistent on how we expect them to behave, they do learn what they can and cannot do. Although, sometimes it "feels" like it takes them forever to learn this. Good luck :)

Sometimes behavioral problems such as you are describing can be caused by diet and/or food sensitivity problems. There is a lot of research that has show diets high in sugar contribute. Also, try taking him off anything (food or drink) that has artificial food coloring (usually denoted on the label with the color followed by a number) and artificial preservatives. I have seen that work many, many times with children who are hyperactive and aggressive. We eat so many processed, packaged foods these days, not realising that many are causing problems that show up as allergies or behaviour disturbances. My nephew was one who responded amazinging well to the food coloring "ban". He responded within a few days, which is unusual but showed how badly he was effected by it. Good Luck.

First off, is it possible he has fluid in his ears? There are a lot of nasty crud things going around, and they could be causing a blocked up type of hearing.That is one problem. Try taking his head between your hands, getting down to his level and looking him in the eye. When possible, make the desired behavior a choice, and then set him up to choose it. If he is healthy, even if the weather is cold, I would make sure he gets a little outside time daily. Now, I am going to say what all the books say: establish a bedtime routine. An hour or so before you want him in bed, give him a warm bath or shower. Take away the TV, dim the lights. Have a small snack, like a bowl of cereal, cup of hot chocolate, something that contains both dairy and carbohydrates, but make it small. Read, rock, sing. Whatever is in your repetoire. Have a quiet background tape or cd. Having said all of that, I will say good luck. Kids are just so individual. I hope some of this is helpful.

hahaha arent the terrible twos a great time? lol. I think we all have this problem my friend, its part of growing up. I wouldnt worry about it, it just means your baby is becoming an indipendent person. Really we should celebrate, but i also know how frustrating and exhausting it can be

From what I am understanding here your son has reached those terrible twos that everyone is always telling us about. He is now testing you and dad to see how far he can go. It is ok to lay down the law with him that way he knows that he is wrong in the things that he is doing. I would not worry to much as they do grow out of this stage it may just take some time. Don't worry to much it just sounds like your son is perfectly normal. +

Your son need something to play with, and won't make him bored. I'm not sure it's going to work, but you can try bring him a little dog. If you do decide on bringing a dog, make sure that your son doesn't afraid from dogs. A dog is great pet that will make him bussy, and he can be a great kid with the help of a dog. I know a lot of cases that a dog was useful. This is only suggestion, so think about it.

Well, what you need to do is talk to him tell him what he is doing is wrong...Tell him that if he don't stop doing that you will have to punish him..Be strict to him..Kids need to be disciplined at an early stage. They shouldn't be allowed to this to us parents. We have to stand our ground and show them who's the parent.

It is just a phase but what u do now will definitely help her in long run.Say if u show that u are the ultimate authority she/he'll do that only.He is only testing the waters thats all.I feel this is the age when they should be kept busy by making them learn new things.So all the best for this phase.

Well I had five of those and I learned that the time spent arguing was better spent sledding, playing ball, going to the park, making snowmen, skating, throwing a ball anything to burn off that pent up enrgy. Make it a daily routine to get outside and let off some steam. I think you will see a change in behavior. NOt only because of the physical activity, but it is time spent with mom. Don't use this as a big stick over his head either. For example "if you don't listen we are not going out" Just have this as a routine and follow it. I did this 5 times with 5 boys. My advise holds alittle water I am sure. It takes just as much time arguing all day as it does to go and play outside for a while. Just replace one with the other. Also pick your battles,,,,some are worth it some are not. If you do decide to punish with time out......STICK to it . Do not be wishy washy. Mom has to rule the house not a 2 year old. They need to know your word is law. Lots of praise for a job well done is also incentive for a child to listen and it builds self esteem. 5 out of 5 made in my house hold!!!! :)

I do not have children of my own, however, I have babysat and watched several children (of friends and family). I have learned, that even if something is a phase, it is good to try to quell it, becuase it will become a recurring phase that cannot be stopped or controlled. Also, I do not know what the little guy eats, but I would recommend lessening the amount of sugar, caffeine, and other products that influence behavior. Furthermore, children need a lot of attention, some more than others, and at different times in their lives. What I have learned, is that if you talk to him seriously, amd get him to know how much you care about, but that he is not being nice to mommy, then he might begin to understand a little. Sometimes, kids pick up things from others, so if there are children that he has been around that have bad manners, he could have been influenced into acting out. I guess it all comes down to attention.

I think this happens to a lot of children around the age of 2. I find it helps if you give them some kind of responsibility for example letting him pay for things in shops, clearing his own dishes from the table, putting his own clothes in the washing machine that kind of thing. That way they feel more involved in your life and can get lots of praise for doing it and they will learn that its a good way to behave.

that just comes with the age. there's a reason they call it the terrible two's. it is a phase but it will go on for a little while. my daughter started this behaviour at about 3 and she's 3 and a half so is still testing me. just make sure you you don't let him win the battles. we do time outs and it is working.

Be patient, because this stage will pass in time. My son was brutal from the time he was born until around age 4. But he then revisited his wayward ways as a youth. The bottom line is that children will always offer some challenge and it simply must be faced down until such time as the child grows up a little more.